Explain how an allergy affects the body
What will be an ideal response?
An allergy is a hypersensitive reaction by the immune system in which exposure to an allergen causes the body to produce antibodies. Binding of the antibodies to mast cells causes the release of histamine, which in turn triggers a localized or systemic allergic response.
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A) alveoli B) bronchioles C) trachea D) bronchi
An abnormal opening in the vertebral column that is only covered by meninges and skin is known as ________
A) meningitis B) meningocele C) hematoma D) meningioma
Sport journalists may spend more time researching information for an article than writing the article.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Liver cancer is preventable
Indicate whether the statement is true or false